Metropolitan Hotel Realty

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18 years ago

Monolithic proportions at reasonable prices. – The Scene Morris Lapidus, architect of Miami's famed Fontainebleau hotel, built this sea-green hotel in the early 1960s. Then it seemed oddly out of place. But now that futuristic boutique hotels are a dime a dozen, this property (formerly Loews and still owned by the Loews corporation) has turned more traditional. Maroon carpeting, mahogany furniture and dark, paneled walls adorn this lovely midtown oasis. The Details The hotel is clearly pandering to the business crowd, as tra... read more

miyu 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Call me when it's done – The hotel is in major construction. The rooms that are available is so old that the wall papers are peeling. The tub was leaking water. Furnitures are worn as well. 

Chamique23 

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22 years ago

friendly staff, busy hotel – The staff was absolutely the nicest staff I've ever encountered...however, the lobby was always VERY busy!! There were always a ton of people, no matter what time of day or night. On the whole, the hotel was great, as long as you don't mind the chaos in the lobby. 

drakesmith 

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22 years ago

A fine hotel – The hotel is handily placed to get around NYC, was clean, functional, large rooms and friendly staff. Excellent value for money and I'd definately recommend. 

appnyc 

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22 years ago

a great place to stay – the rooms were big, for nyc hotel rooms, and very nice, very clean. everyone was super-friendly, and the bar downstairs was a fun place to meet for drinks before or after going out. and it's in a pretty central location--i would definitely stay here again. 

tvalas 

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22 years ago

Not Comfortable – I'll pay the extra money next time and stay somewhere else. Noisy, (fire station across street) and bed was not comfortable.